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Old 06-12-2008   #25 (permalink)
jan56
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Default Re: Best Oly Portrait Lens??

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Originally Posted by llpoolej View Post
The "best" in my opinion is the 35-100. It comes with a matching price tag though. It is my absolute favorite for shooting portraits. The 50f2 is wonderful also, but, it is a prime which you have less freedom with. I also love the 50-200 for portraits and use it quite a bit too. When space is an issue, I use the 14-54, but, it is not my very favorite.
Yes, I think too that the 35-100 might be the best, as it offers good aperture (shallow dof) and the right f-length. Sure it has a price, but I tried out the 50-200 a couple of times and the f2.8/180mm Zuiko. I like the longer lenght for protrait - and the wide open aperture. The 2.0/50mm still gives a lot of background into the shot when doing outdoors...
At least I'm getting me the 35-100mm in about 2 weeks time

Jan
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